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Hale's lookup / ingredient check for vitamins
HI all,
I recently finished my last bottle of prenatal vitamins, and want to continue to take a multi vitamin (while my toddlers are still nursing reguylarly -- they nurse 3-4 times daily, and I pump 1-2 times daily, too, for two, so that's a lot of milk). DH picked up some new vitamins for me: Jamieson "Stamina: Natrual source" vitamins, labelled "multivitamin and Mineral Energy lift - a get up an go formula for active people'. I'm cncerned about the 'active' ingredients: the label says "Prepared in a natural source base of Korean Red Gingsing, Odorless Garlic and Bee Pollen." I don't think I need an 'active' formula (I just go to work, exercise through regular walking, take care of twins and Bf frequently - not exactly marathon training!) Can anyone verify whether I should be concerned about taking a supplement with these ingredients while breastfeeding? Would it be best just to look for another mutli vitamin even if I can't find another 'natural' source one (ie if it has colorants or salt or whatever)? AS an additional but probably inapplicable factor here, we have just found out that the girls are allergic to eggs. I don't think there would be any egg products in a vitamin but will have to check (doing an elimination diet for myself as well as them, just in case). Thanks in advance, Barbara |
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Hale's lookup / ingredient check for vitamins
"Barbara Warner" wrote in message e.rogers.com... HI all, I recently finished my last bottle of prenatal vitamins, and want to continue to take a multi vitamin (while my toddlers are still nursing reguylarly -- they nurse 3-4 times daily, and I pump 1-2 times daily, too, for two, so that's a lot of milk). DH picked up some new vitamins for me: Jamieson "Stamina: Natrual source" vitamins, labelled "multivitamin and Mineral Energy lift - a get up an go formula for active people'. I'm cncerned about the 'active' ingredients: the label says "Prepared in a natural source base of Korean Red Gingsing, Odorless Garlic and Bee Pollen." I don't think I need an 'active' formula (I just go to work, exercise through regular walking, take care of twins and Bf frequently - not exactly marathon training!) Can anyone verify whether I should be concerned about taking a supplement with these ingredients while breastfeeding? Would it be best just to look for another mutli vitamin even if I can't find another 'natural' source one (ie if it has colorants or salt or whatever)? AS an additional but probably inapplicable factor here, we have just found out that the girls are allergic to eggs. I don't think there would be any egg products in a vitamin but will have to check (doing an elimination diet for myself as well as them, just in case). i wouldn't use them as kellymom website has this to say about the ingredients: ginseng: "Panax Ginseng is not considered a "safe" substance for long-term use in lactating women. Ginseng may cause estrogenic side effects as well as platelet changes. The most common form is the American root called Panax quinquefolium L. (this is an endangered species). There is also an Asian variety (panax ginseng), also called Korean or Chinese ginseng. These two varieties are practically identical. No data are available concerning transfer into human milk. According to Hale, no pediatric concerns have been reported but caution is urged. Also known as white ginseng, red ginseng, panax, minimycin, and red kooga. Possible side effects include tachycardia and hypertension. A Review of 12 Commonly Used Medicinal Herbs (O'Hara et al) says, "We do not recommend ginseng use for pregnant or lactating women or for children until safety and efficacy are proven in randomized controlled trials." More on Is Ginseng Safe for Nursing Mothers? and ginseng in general." http://www.kellymom.com/herbal/ref/herbs_g.html#ginseng and this about bee pollen: "As far as I can determine, this shouldn't pose a problem for the breastfeeding baby. However, for anyone considering royal jelly or similar things such as bee pollen: People allergic to specific pollens have developed asthma, hives, and anaphylactic shock after ingesting pollen or royal jelly. Royal jelly is produced by bees and has caused life-threatening attacks of asthma in people allergic to bees, some resulting in death. So if you have asthma or allergies, be aware that royal jelly or bee pollen can cause serious allergic reactions." http://www.kellymom.com/herbal/ref/h...tml#royaljelly garlic is safe though!: "Garlic is considered safe for nursing moms. It's sometimes recommended that moms eat garlic to help babies nurse better. Per Hale, transfer into human milk is probable but not reported. Few adults concerns have been reported, but observe for excessive bleeding. No reported concerns for children. Garlic is considered safe by the FDA, based on the lack of known serious adverse outcomes despite culinary and medicinal use throughout human history (including daily use by pregnant or lactating women). More info can be found in the article, A Review of 12 Commonly Used Medicinal Herbs by Mary Ann O'Hara, MD, MST; David Kiefer, MD; Kim Farrell, MD; Kathi Kemper, MD, MPH." http://www.kellymom.com/herbal/ref/herbs_g.html#garlic DS also has an egg allergy & i haven't been able to determine if any medicines have any egg in them. i do know that there is lots of hidden egg in things (the bane of my life at the moment!) and the additives 161c (cryptoaxanthian) and the non-soy version of 322 (lecithin) come from egg & these are in alot of things. HTH -- elizabeth (in australia) DS - born 20-aug-02 |
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Hale's lookup / ingredient check for vitamins
elizabeth emerald looked up info in Hales for me, on ginseng (not advised), bee pollen (not advised) and garlic. Thanks, Elizabeth! I'm going to see if I can return it to the store, in exchange for something I *can* take. If they won't take it, I guess it's going to the food bank along with the pasta we found in the cupboard (that might contain egg). :-) --Barbara |
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